Prepare against Jiri Novak
Czechia · World #42,400 classical · FIDE ID 302414
Our database contains 42 games by Jiri Novak, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Novak before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,924 | 2,012 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,963 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 2,039 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Novak's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Jiri Novak's chess games
All 42 games by Jiri Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | David-Andrei Valean | 2,009 | IPCA Europe Ind 2025 | A45 |
| Feb 2015 | Martin Hricko | 1,967 | chT-CZE 2F 1415 | C44 |
| Mar 2015 | Bohuslav Szotkowski | 1,852 | chT-CZE 2F 1415 | B30 |
| Oct 2025 | Jiri Bainhofner | 1,801 | IPCA Europe Ind 2025 | C77 |
| Jul 2025 | Sergei Serebriakov | 1,728 | 24th IPCA WCh | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPCA Europe Ind 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,969 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,828 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,722 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,999 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 1 | 1,872 |
| chT1E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,757 |
| chT1E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,843 |
| Czech Open 2026 | E | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Novak's chess games?
42 games by Jiri Novak, from Jan 2007 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jiri Novak has played.
What does Jiri Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jiri Novak opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Novak answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jiri Novak play as White?
As White, Jiri Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Novak play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Novak most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jiri Novak's FIDE rating?
Jiri Novak is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Jiri Novak played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jiri Novak, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Novak?
42 games by Jiri Novak reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.